Moving a Loved One with Living Dementia: Planning for a Safer, Gentler Transition

A move is never just a move, especially when dementia is part of the picture.

In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper talks with Cindy Greer, a Certified Senior Move Manager® and Dementia Care expert, about what families need to know when relocating a loved one living with dementia.

Cindy shares practical guidance for navigating the emotional and logistical challenges of a dementia-related move, from knowing when it may be time to relocate to creating a familiar, comforting environment in a new home.

Because when dementia is involved, how you move matters just as much as where you move.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why a dementia-related move is different from a typical senior move
• How caregivers play an important role in planning and preparing for relocation
• Why early planning can make an eventual transition less traumatic
• Safety considerations, including wandering prevention
• Ways to create familiarity and comfort in a new environment
• When a Senior Move Manager® or Aging Life Care Manager can help
• Resources and support available to families navigating a transition
• Real-life examples of successful dementia relocations
• How proactive decision-making can help families avoid making choices in the middle of a crisis

For families facing dementia, there are rarely perfect answers. But there are ways to plan ahead, reduce stress, preserve dignity, and make a difficult transition a little gentler.

If you're helping a parent or loved one navigate dementia, this conversation is one you'll want to save and share.

Listen now and start the conversation before the move becomes an emergency.

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